Minneapolis residents can expect a week of mixed weather ahead, with sunny days, chances of showers, and potential thunderstorms as detailed by the National Weather Service. Residents will want to enjoy today's sunshine and the high near 75, with light northwest winds blowing at 5 to 10 mph. But don't be fooled by the pleasant start to the weekend, there's a slight change in weather coming our way, starting with a 20 percent chance of precipitation tonight.
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday will see a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, though the high will climb near to a balmy 84 degrees. The evening may also see some showers and thunderstorms, so keep an umbrella at hand. Come Monday, the skies clear up with a sunny forecast and a high near 72, and a mostly clear night to follow.
Tuesday's forecast continues the sunny streak with a high near 70, but don't let the clear skies deceive you. That evening introduces a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 am. The likelihood of rain increases midweek, with a 60 percent chance of showers on Wednesday, possibly including a thunderstorm after 1 pm. Temperatures will hover around 70 during the day, with South Southeast winds inching up to 15 mph.
The week's unpredictable weather pattern holds steady with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday night, and the thermometer readings are falling just a bit with Thursday showing a 30 percent chance of rain and a high near 68. By Friday, part-sunny skies will dominate once again, paired with a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, with East winds shifting West Southwest and could gust as high as 25 mph.
In addition to the quirky weather, the city faces elevated fire weather conditions over the weekend due to low humidity, as stated in a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service. Citizens are advised to take precautions and stay tuned to local weather updates as the week progresses.
